TGW NBS 30 Series, Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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KEY WORD ABBREVATION DESCRIPTION
PROGRAMMABLE Self-contained programmable control unit that
LOGIC CONTROLLER “PLC” Can control several input and output devices
O-RING Polyurethane cord belts of differing lengths
PULLEY Roller described by diameter and body length
REDUCER “RED” A C-face motor mount right-angle worm gearbox
REFLECTOR Target used to reflect a light back to a photo eye
REGULATOR “REG” Air device that reduces pressure to usable level
RETAINER Part used to mechanically lock a part in place
ROLLER Described by axle size and BF dimension
ROLLER CHAIN “RC” Roller link chain used for power transmission
SCANNER A device that recognizes products by bar codes
SCHEMATIC Line drawing of a electrical or pneumatic circuit
SCREW A threaded fastener also called a bolt
SEAL Sealing device on a rotating shaft or cylinder rod
SMART DISTRIBUTED The name for a proprietary software / hardware
SYSTEM “SDS” Network control system marketed by Honeywell Inc.
SHAFT Round steel rod described by diameter and length
SHEAVE A grooved disc that guides a V-belt or O-ring
SHIM Thin piece of metal, used to fill up a space
SKATEWHEEL “SW” 2” diameter X 5/8” wide X ¼” axle hole roller
SMILEY
“J”
(See standhead)
SOCKET “SOC” Hex shaped hole in an Allen screw
SOLENOID “SOL” An electrically operated multi-position air valve
SPACER Thick washer or tube that a fastener passes thru
SPLICE Area where similar materials are joined together
SPRING “SPR” Coiled wire device used for un-powered return
SPROCKET “SPKT” Wheel with shaped teeth that engage roller chain
SPUR Transition bed between a diverter and exit lane
STANDHEAD Pivoting bracket that attaches support to the bed
STARTER Electrical relay that energizes the drive motor
TAG Number that identifies unit in system lay-out
TAKEUP Assembly used to remove slack from a belt / belts
TEE A part with three connections locations
TENSIONER A pneumatic, spring, or static take-up device
THREADED FULL LENGTH “TFL” Adjusting bolt used in take-up/tracking applications
TRANSFER “TRNS” NBS90 and NBS-SP module
ULTRA HIGH Industry standard term for the hard milky white
MOLECULAR WEIGHT “UHMW” polyethylene used in wear strip applications
VALVE An air shut-off or switching device
VENT Small hole in gearbox to allow hot air expansion
WEARSTRIP Low-friction material used to reduce rubbing wear
WELDMENT “WLDMT” Any part that requires welding in its manufacture
VFD
Variable Frequency Drive for motor speed control
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